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Deadmau5

The Canadian electronic artist's giant, cartoonish mouse head has become an unmistakeable EDM emblem. more »

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SBTRKT

British electronic artist and producer SBTRKT relishes artistic anonymity, which is why he is rarely seen without one of his customized masks designed by Hidden Place. more »

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Buckethead

Also known as Brian Patrick Carroll, this multi-instrumentalist has released a staggering 63 albums in his career, which tells us that bucket of his is clearly housing a musical super-brain. more »

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Hollywood Undead

This rap rock outfit from Los Angeles is made up of six members, each with his own distinct mask and pseudonym. more »

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Lordi

Following in the footsteps of Gwar, heavy metal band Lordi keeps it theatrical. more »

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The Knife

The notoriously elusive electronic duo from Sweden go without playing shows for years at a time, rarely make public appearances, and consistently conceal their faces with masks and/or face paint whether onstage or in photos. more »

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Mushroomhead

These nu-metal rockers treat every day like Halloween in the scariest way possible. more »

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Ghost

The Motionless in White bass player sometimes wields a chainsaw onstage, because why not? Wouldn't you do the same if you were rockin' a mask like that? more »

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MF Doom

MF Doom is the name of Daniel Dumile's "super villain" stage persona, inspired by Doctor Doom from the 'Fantastic Four' comics. more »

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The Rubberbandits

This comedy hip hop duo conceals their identity using masks made from plastic shopping bags. Now there's an innovative approach to recycling. more »

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Insane Clown Posse

ICP's face paint is so iconic we don't think we would even be able to recognize Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope without it. more »

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KISS

If anyone should be credited for marrying face paint with rock n' roll, it's obviously these guys. more »

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King Diamond

With their frightening face paint and sinister stage props there's only one word to describe this heavy metal band: diabolical. more »

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Tech N9ne

Face paint is obviously big in the metal world, but in hip hop Tech N9ne is pretty much the premiere paint-face in the game. more »

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Slipknot

Nu-metal champs Slipknot unveiled their new masks in their "The Devil In I" video, and yep, they're as gruesome as ever!

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Miley Cyrus announced her new single "Younger Now"—which also doubles as the title to her upcoming album—with this adorable single cover that shows a school photo of an adolescent Cyrus. Both the song and video drop on Friday, Aug. 18, and we can't wait.